Despite Brexit Ultimatums, U.K. and EU Lurch Toward a Deal
- U.K. says it will walk if Johnson not satisfied by Oct. 15
- But EU officials say think enough will be done to avoid that
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Just as the U.K.’s trade negotiations with the European Union look like they’re heading off a cliff, there’s reason to suspect things might not be as bleak as they seem.
On the surface, the brinkmanship is clear: On Tuesday, the EU dared Boris Johnson to walk away from the talks by his Oct. 15 deadline if he views a deal as impossible. The very next day, Johnson’s government said it fully intends to do just that, if that’s what it concludes.